A Note from the Directors: Welcome to another year of fun-filled events!

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A Note from the Directors: Welcome to another year of fun-filled events! Each spring hundreds of mature adults 50 and older anticipate the Fulton Golden Games. This year celebrates the 23rd Annual Fulton Golden Games. Over the years, the games have been an avenue for participants to begin or continue their competitive journey to a healthier lifestyle. We have shared a lot of great memories together, and we thank you for your interest and continued participation. This year we will be kick- 23rd Anniversary 2017 Fulton Golden Games Sponsor Agencies: Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department (678) 297-6140 Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department (770) 641-3950 City of Milton Parks and Recreation Department (678) 242-2519 City of Johns Creek Recreation and Parks Division (678) 512-3200 ing off the games in Milton at Bell Memorial Park with a parade of athletes on April 26th for our Opening Day. On this day we will hold all of the field day events, including the mile walk, shot put throw, discus and more. Other Fulton Golden Games events include: Billiards Tournament at Main Event Entertainment, Trivia Challenge at Park Place at Newtown School, and the Bowling Tournament at Stars and Strikes. We encourage you to come and take part in this month s fun-filled events. If you have any questions or comments about the Golden Games, please do not hesitate to give us a call! Each year we strive to make the games bigger and better through your comments and suggestions. Register by March 23rd for your chance to win a $50 gift card! Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department (770) 730-5600 Fulton County Office of Aging (404) 613-6000 Please note: The Golden Games Directors reserve the right to combine age groups in any event as necessary to provide more competition for our participants. Check out Golden Games photos at: https://www.facebook.com/fultongoldengames

Additional Information: Purpose: The Fulton Golden Games provides adults fifty and older an opportunity to participate in a variety of sports competitions and games of skill, meet new people, learn new leisure skills, and become more aware of recreational activities available to them. Age: Age will be determined by the participant s age as of April 9, 2017. Events will be divided into men s and women s divisions, and age groups where appropriate. Date of birth must be included on the application form. Awards: Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded to first, second, and third place winners in men s and women s divisions. Cancellation Policy: The Fulton Golden Games reserves the right to combine age groups or to cancel any event due to insufficient registration, inclement weather, and unusual or extenuating circumstances. We will, however, make every effort to reschedule events. Rain Out Hotline: (678) 512-3262 Please call for weather updates. Registration and Fees: A $20 registration fee must accompany the completed application form. Registration in the games also entitles you to a Golden Games t-shirt, most events, and the Awards lunch. Registration submitted after March 23rd, 2017 will not be guaranteed a shirt size. All checks should be payable to the Alpharetta Golden Age Club and mailed to the following address: Alpharetta Golden Age Club Alpharetta Adult Activity Center 13450 Cogburn Road Alpharetta, GA 30004 Event Locations: Alpharetta Community Center 175 Roswell Street, Alpharetta, 30009 (678) 297-6150 Alpharetta Adult Activity Center 13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta, 30004 (678) 297-6140 Autrey Mill Nature Preserve 9770 Autrey Mill Rd, Johns Creek 30022 (770) 366-3511 Bell Memorial Park 15245 Bell Park Road, Milton, 30004 (678) 242-2500 Dorothy Benson Complex 6500 Vernon Woods Dr, Sandy Springs, 30328 (404) 613-4900 Ed Isakson Alpharetta YMCA 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta, 30005 (770) 664-1220 Harriet C. Darnell Center 677 Fairburn Road, Atlanta, 30331 (404) 613-8580 Huntcliff Summit 8592 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, 30350 (770) 552-3000 Main Event Entertainment 10700 Davis Drive, Alpharetta, 30009 (770) 521-9100 Park Place at Newtown School 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, 30022 (678) 512-3430 Roswell Adult Recreation Center 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell, 30075 (770) 641-3950 Stars and Strikes Sandy Springs 8767 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, 30350 (678) 965-5707 Union Hill Park 1590 Little Pine Trail, Alpharetta, 30005 (678) 297-6143

Alpharetta Golden Age Club 13450 Cogburn Road Alpharetta, GA 30004 Join us for the 2017 Fulton Golden Games! Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Don t miss out on the chance to showcase your products and services to North Fulton Active Adults!

23rd Annual Fulton Golden Games Schedule of Events: April-May 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Don t forget to turn in your registration by March 23rd for your chance to win a $50 gift card! For more information, call (678) 297-6140 26 Check-In: 9:15 a.m. Opening Ceremonies: 10 a.m *Field Games immediately follow Bell Memorial Park 27 Rain date for Opening Ceremonies 28 *Texas Hold Em Tournament: Alpharetta Adult Activity Center 29 30 1 *Adv. Bocce Tournament: Roswell Adult Recreation Center 2 *Beg. Bocce Tournament: Roswell Adult Recreation Center 3 *Bowling Tournament: (additional fee applies) Stars and Strikes Sandy Springs 4 *Shuffleboard *Horseshoe Toss *Golf Putt Union Hill Park 5 **Team Trivia: Park Place at Newtown School Paint Out Entries Due 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 *Pinochle Alpharetta Adult Activity Center **Line Dance Benson Center **Canasta Tournament: Park Place at Newtown School *Hotshot Contest *Basketball Throw *Rock Climbing *Virtual Bicycle 5K *Ed Isakson YMCA 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 *Pickleball (Men s): Alpharetta Community Center *Pickleball (Women s): Alpharetta Community Center *Autrey Mill Nature Hike: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve 23 *Billiards Tourn: (additional fee applies) Main Event Entertaiment Alpharetta 11:00 a.m. * Indoor Games Biathlon Wii Bowling Table Tennis Roswell Adult Recreation Center 24 25 *Bridge Tournament Huntcliff Summit Sandy Springs *Awards Luncheon Harriett G. Darnell Multipurpose Complex *Swimming Events Ed Isakson YMCA Cell Phone Memory Challenge Due Arts and Crafts Invitiational Entries Due 26 27 All events start at 10 a.m. unless otherwise noted * Meal included ** Light refreshments included

Fulton Golden Games Art Event Showcase New for 2017 we are introducing 3 new art events. These new events will give the artists and want to be artists amongst us the opportunity to participate in the games in a whole new way. Everyone wants to take a few pictures of their friends participating in the games, why not enter them into the Photo Challenge? Been painting for years or just started? Join us for the paint out. Do an interesting art or craft and want an opportunity to showcase your unique talents? We invite you to Share with us. Each event is outlined below and we hope you will join us in this new Arts Challenge. Questions? Info? Email: arts@alpharetta.ga.us. Subject: FGG Art Questions. Cell-Phone Memories Challenge Entry Rules. -Participants may enter up to 3 photos per event, Per day. (example: 3 events x 3 photos = 9 photos from that day) -All Photos must be taken with cell phone cameras only -All Photos must be unfiltered and other wise unaltered after the fact, with the exception of cropping. (honor system) -Photos must be emailed to arts@alpharetta.ga.us by 4pm the day of event. If event goes past 4pm on any given day photos must be in by 9am the following morning. -Subject of email must be in the following format to be considered. FGG Photo, Name of event, your name. -Photos must be in.jpg format. -You will receive a confirmation email after your first entry. There will be no confirmation emails after that. -Jurors reserve the right to disqualify any photo that they believe to be manipulated, or otherwise breaks rules.) -Photos may be taken at any FGG event throughout the games until MAY 19th. -25 finalists will be selected and printed for display. From those the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place medals will be presented. Paint Out Entry Rules. -Participants are asked to paint paintings that represent the 'Inspiration" of the games. -Using 16x20 canvas provided only, each painter will have from opening ceremonies until 12pm on Friday May 5th to create a completed painting. -Paintings may be of any subject and any artistic style. Judges reserve the right to disqualify any painting due to objectionable material. example: Nudity, Profanity, etc. -Except for using the canvas provided (a requirement) paintings may be created with any materials the artist wishes to use. -15 finalists will be selected and wired for display. From those the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place medals will be awarded for "Best Painting Technique & Best illustration of the theme." categories. Arts and Crafts Invitational Entry Rules. -Participants may enter up to 3 original Artworks and Crafts. -Artwork should be created in the last year -Each work should be accompanied by a artist statement that explains basic process and inspiration for the work. -Art work must be completed and turned in by May 19th -Judges reserve the right to disqualify any artwork due to objectionable material. example: Nudity, Profanity, etc. -Work may be done with any materials the Artist wishes to use, and must be original in origin. (NO KITS) -All work will be considered individually on its own time and merit. -15 finalists will be selected for display. From those the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place medals will be presented. For Questions or additional information email: arts@alpharetta.ga.us. Subject: FGG Cell-Phone Memories Challenge. Questions For Questions or additional information email: arts@alpharetta.ga.us. Subject: FGG Paint Out. Questions For Questions or additional information email: arts@alpharetta.ga.us. Subject: FGG arts and Crafts Invitational. Questions

Event sign-up Name: Opening Ceremonies/Field Day: April 26 Bell Memorial Park Check-in at 9:15 a.m. Opening Ceremony 10 a.m. Lunch provided Rain Date: April 27th (participation includes any or all events below) Field Events (after opening ceremony) Frisbee Throw 1 mile run (10:30 a.m.) Shot Put Throw Discus Throw Football Throw Ladder Golf 1/2 Mile Walk: Women (11:00 a.m.) 1/2 Mile Walk: Men (11:20 a.m.) 1 Mile Walk (11:45 a.m.) Softball Skill Challenge Cornhole Clock Golf Bocce Toss Croquet Washer Toss Texas Hold Em No Limit Poker tournament: April 28 Alpharetta Adult Activity Center Check-in at 9:30 a.m. Deal at 10 a.m. Lunch provided oyes, I will participate Advanced Bocce tournament: May 1 Roswell Adult Recreation Center Lunch provided May sign up as a foursome or as an individual o Sign-in 9:45, Brackets drawn 10 a.m. Foursome: Beginner/Intermediate Bocce tournament: May 2 Roswell Adult Recreation Center Lunch provided May sign up as a pair or as an individual o Sign-in 9:45, Brackets drawn 10 a.m. Foursome: No Tap Bowling tournament: May 3 Stars and Strikes Sandy Springs Additional fees (see registration form) Age groups: 50-64, 65-74, 75-84, 85+ Shuffleboard: May 4 Union Hill Park Horseshoe toss: May 4 Union Hill Park Golf putt: May 4 Union Hill Park

Team Trivia tournament: May 5 Park Place at Newtown School Begins at 10 a.m. Up to 6 members per team, may register as a single player Light Refreshments and Snacks provided Pinochle: May 9 Alpharetta Adult Activity Center Double Deck, 4 handed Begins at 10 a.m. Light Refreshments provided Partner: oyes, I will participate Canasta tournament: May 11 Park Place at Newtown School Begins at 10 a.m. Light Refreshments Experienced Players Only Rock climbing: May 12 Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA Begins at 10 a.m. Wear closed toe shoes and gym clothes. Harness provided, helmets are available but not required. Lunch provided Age groups: 50-64, 65-74, 75-84, 85+ o Novice o Intermediate o Advanced Team Line Dance: May 10 Dorothy Benson Multipurpose Complex Begins at 10 a.m. Virtual bicycle 5K: May 12 Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA Age groups: 50-64, 65-74, 75-84, 85+ Basketball free throw: May 12 Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA Age groups: 50-64, 65-74, 75-84, 85+ Hotshot contest: May 12 Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA Age groups: 50-64, 65-74, 75-84, 85+ Men s Pickleball: May 15 Alpharetta Community Center Warm-up at 9:30 a.m. Begins at 10 a.m. (If you do not have a partner, you may be matched up with one) Age -- 64 & Under 65 & over (circle) Partner: Nature hikes (Non-Medal Event): May 16 Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Indoor Games: Biathlon: May 17 Roswell Adult Recreation Center Must walk one mile on treadmill and ride one mile on recumbent bike

Indoor Games: Wii bowling: May 17 Roswell Adult Recreation Center Indoor Games: Table tennis: May 17 Roswell Adult Recreation Center Must sign in by 9:45 a.m. Brackets drawn at 10 Lunch provided o Singles o Doubles o Mixed Doubles Bridge tournament: May 18 Huntcliff Summit Partner: Swimming: May 19 Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA Age groups: 50-64, 65-74, 75-84, 85+ o 25m Freestyle o 25m Backstroke o 25m Breaststroke o 25m Kickboard o 25m Butterfly o 50m Freestyle o 50m Breaststroke o 100m IM o Diving (time permitting) o Cannonball (time permitting) Women s Pickleball: May 22 Alpharetta Community Center Warm-up at 9:30 a.m. Begins at 10 a.m. (If you do not have a partner, you may be matched up with one) Age -- 64 & Under 65 & over (circle) Partner: Billiards tournament (Beginner): May 23 Main Event Entertainment Check-in at 10:45 a.m., start at 11 a.m. Catered Lunch provided for players only Additional fees (see registration form) Billiards tournament (Advanced): May 23 Main Event Entertainment Check-in at 10:45 a.m., start at 11 a.m. Catered Lunch provided for players only Additional fees (see registration form) Fulton Golden Games Art Showcase: See flyer for more details Paint Out Due May 5th Cell Phone Memory Challenge Due May 19th Arts and Crafts Invitational Due May 19th Awards luncheon: May 25 Harriet G. Darnell Multipurpose Complex, Atlanta Begins at 10 a.m. Brunch provided Please contact your local center for transportation information

Please fill out all the information Entry Form: Mail form in by March 23rd Name: Returning Participant? Y N Senior Center: Phone: ( ) e-mail: Address: City: State: Zip: Date of Birth: Age: Sex: T-Shirt Size: o S o M o L o XL o XXL o Other: Emergency Contact Name: Emergency Contact Phone: ( ) Participant Dues Fee Amount Registration Fee $20 $ Additional Costs Fee Includes Lunch Bowling Tournament additional $10 $ Billiards Tournament additional $10 $ Awards luncheon guests $3 (per guest) $ Donations o $100+ (Platinum): name on banner, extra large grab bag o $100 (Gold): name on banner, large grab bag o $50 (Silver): name on banner, medium grab bag o $25 (Bronze): name on banner, small grab bag $ Total $ WAIVER/RELEASE: The participant will indemnify and save harmless the City of Alpharetta and/or the Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department, Fulton County and/or the Fulton County Human Services, Office of Aging, the City of Roswell and/or the Roswell Recreation Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department, the Alpharetta Golden Age Club, the Roswell Ramblers, City of Sandy Springs and/ or Sandy Springs Recreation & Parks Department, City of Johns Creek and/or Johns Creek Recreation and Parks Division, Milton Parks and Recreation Department, the organizers of the activity, sponsors, hosting facilities and its employees, supervisors, and any and all of them, all of which are hereinafter referred to as releases from and against all claims, damages, actions, judgments, decrees, penalties, and/or liability and expenses in connection with loss of life, bodily and/or personal injury caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the release or otherwise. I have prepared myself for the events which I entered by practicing prior to the games. To the best of my knowledge and belief, I have no physical restrictions which should prohibit my participation in the games. The undersigned has read the above waiver/release, understands that they have given up substantial rights by signing it, and signs it voluntarily. I also hereby grant permission to the organizers to use for any official purpose any photographs, videotapes, recordings or any other records of program activities depicting myself or my minor child. Note: I have carefully read, understand and agree to the policies as stated above. Signature Date REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 23rd, 2017 Fees are non-refundable & non-transferable Make Checks Payable to: Alpharetta Golden Age Club Mail to: Alpharetta Adult Activity Center 13450 Cogburn Road Alpharetta, GA 30004